International Education
Whether you are an incoming international student, a U.S. student looking to study abroad, or a faculty member in education seeking to broaden your global expertise, we are here to help.
Welcome to the Global College of Education. Our mission is to facilitate international collaboration, communication, and education in a diverse 21st century learning environment. We believe that global education is for everyone.
This is your starting point for the information you will need to make your experience a rich learning opportunity. We welcome your contributions and insight. Please click the link below to send us an email, and we look forward to meeting you!
Faculty Research
Our faculty are engaged in teaching and research partnerships around the world. These
collaborations enrich their pedagogy and broaden their scholarly perspectives.
Faculty Research Around the World
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- Costa Rica
- Haiti
- Panama
- Ireland
- Switzerland
- Italy
- France
- Uganda
- Zambia
- South Africa
- China
- South Korean
- Australia
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Students
Our faculty are engaged in teaching and research partnerships around the world. These
collaborations enrich their pedagogy and broaden their scholarly perspectives.
How to Apply
International students (graduate and undergraduate) should apply for admission to the College of Education via the regular UF admission process and specifying the program or area of study.
For graduate student admissions visit the Graduate Admissions Website.
Incoming Students
Once admitted, incoming students must apply for the appropriate student VISA to live and study in the United States. For more information on student visas, please visit the UF International Center (UFIC) website for additional information.
Some international students hope to sharpen and strengthen their English language skills to enhance their experiences at the University of Florida. For international students seeking an
intensive English language learning experience, please visit the UF English Language Institute (ELI) for additional information.
Living in Gainesville
Settling In
Gainesville Apartment Guide:
Finance
Transportation
Getting a Driver’s License:
- DMVFlorida.org is your online guide to the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles. The Florida DMV can be very confusing.
- Common services provided by the DMV include new driver’s license, license renewal, new and renewal license plates (tags), getting a learner’s permit, and finding a Florida DMV approved traffic school.
- DMV News – 12 Hour Traffic School is available online.
- First-time Driver Drug & Alcohol Course
- Driver’s License Application
Automobile:
Recommended websites for car purchase:
Bus:
- Gainesville as its own bus schedule called RTS – Regional Transit System. City Routes and Campus Routes may be found here: http://go-rts.com/schedule.php
- Campus service is greatly reduced during the holidays, in addition to Saturdays and Sundays. UF Students and faculty ride the RTS for free.
Bicycle and Motorcycle:
Shopping
- Gainesville City Guide
- Local Grocery Stores
- Shopping Mall
- Restaurants
- Ethnic Food Stores
- La Fortuna Latin Market, 125 NW 23rd Avenue, (352) 371.9496
- Oriental Food and Gift Market, 3345 SW 34 St. Ste. 3, (352) 372.4591
- India Bazaar, 3501 SW Archer Rd., Ste. 260J, (352) 271.7571
- Chun Ching, 418 NW 8th Av., (352) 376.5885
- La Tienda, 2204 SW 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
Entertainment
Social Life outside of UF
Churches, Synagogues, Temples and Centers
Gainesville has numerous faith centers, churches, synagogues, temples, and mosques. In addition, there are religious schools and institutions that promote diversity across faith institutions.
For a list of resources, please click here: http://gainesvilleconnect.com/thrive/faith/
Healthy Life
For check-ups, physicals, injuries (non-emergency),etc.:
- Urgent Care Center of Gainesville
- 3925 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606 (352) 371-1777
- First Care of Gainesville
- 4343 W Newberry Rd. Ste 10, Gainesville, FL 32607 (352) 373-2340
- Hampton Oaks Sports Medicine
- 200 SW 62nd Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32607 (352) 265-0645
Gainesville has two hospitals if you need to visit an Emergency Room without ambulance assistance:
- Shands Hospital
- 1600 SW Archer Rd. Gainesville Florida 32610 (352) 273-8010
- North Florida Regional Medical Center
- 6500 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605 (352) 333-4000
Resources
UF College of Education Academic Guide
Application Information for International Students
Admission Checklist
International Student Orientations
Get your Gator One Card
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Setting up your Gatorlink Account
UF Academic Calendar
UF Students Services
College of Education Course Listing and Syllabi
Research Facilities and Other Campus Resources
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UF Academic resource for Students
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UF Libraries Catalog
College of Education Program of Study
College of Education Faculty Profile
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UF Libraries Catalog
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College of Education Program of Study
I-20 Processing and U.S. Visa Guide
I-20 Process
I-20 SEVIS Transfer
Change of Visa Status
Visa Process & Entry in US
Check-in process for new international students
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Partnership
Our faculty are engaged in teaching and research partnerships around the world. These
collaborations enrich their pedagogy and broaden their scholarly perspectives.